690 S Jackson Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
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690 S Jackson Ave
Bartow, FL 33830

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,392 sqft

$242,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,614/mo*
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$242,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,614/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,392 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Tucked away in HISTORIC BARTOW this CHARMING BUNGALOW has a cozy vibe that greets you with an OPEN COVERED FRONT PORCH. Step inside to the FAMILY ROOM with its DECORATIVE FIREPLACE and NATURAL LIGHT from the surrounding windows. Just beyond is the ROOMY DINING ROOM with a PICTURE WINDOW to brightens the room. On to the kitchen, the FLOOR TO CEILING CABINETS offer plenty of kitchen storage, a COOKING ISLAND and a door leading to the backyard. The bedrooms, both with ceiling fans and one with a decorative brick fireplace, are separated by the FULL BATH. At the back of the house is a 10x14 BONUS ROOM that the current WORK-AT-HOME OWNERS have split and designed as a LAUNDRY ROOM on one side and an OFFICE WORKSPACE on the other. This home sits on a corner lot, with a shed, bonus room with attic access, both of which have additional storage. Bartow is an eclectic collection of restaurants, boutiques, cafe's, antiques, salons, gift and home decor shops, intermingled with professional services synonymous with a county seat. Bartow is also the home of Polk County's History Center, housed in the Historic Polk County Courthouse, which was built in 1908. Come experience a little bit of history.
690 S Jackson Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,392 sqft single-family home built in 1917. It last sold for $230,000 on Apr 26, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2018 with an asking price of $1,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 29, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $242,900, with a rent estimate of $1,590/month.

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Home Details for 690 S Jackson Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Laminate
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Piers
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1917Year Updated: 1917
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Price History for 690 S Jackson Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/26/2022$230,000Sold
N/A
03/21/2022$220,000PendingStellar MLS #L4928662
03/18/2022$220,000Listed For SaleStellar MLS #L4928662
10/08/2020$157,300Sold
Stellar MLS #T3258955
09/02/2020$155,000PendingAgent Provided
08/12/2020$155,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/29/2019$1,100ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/19/2018$1,100PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/08/2018$1,200Listed For RentAgent Provided
06/01/2018$86,500Sold
N/A
05/09/2018$94,900PendingAgent Provided
04/17/2018$94,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/06/2018$104,900PendingToActiveAgent Provided
01/13/2018$104,900PendingAgent Provided
12/22/2017$104,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/11/2017$109,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/23/2017$109,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/07/2017$129,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/13/2017$139,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/07/2017$65,000Sold
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11/08/2016$110,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/29/2016$110,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/11/2016$115,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Bartow

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$252K
$9.9KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
$173
$4MoM
Available listings
115
3MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$648
Assessment$199,364
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 690 S Jackson Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
770 E Lemon St, Bartow, FL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$165,000
03/02/26
2
1
1,192
320 S Courtland Ave, Bartow, FL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$172,295
01/26/26
2
2
1,552
1040 E Stanford St, Bartow, FL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$249,000
06/15/26
3
2
1,342
1140 W Seminole Trl, Bartow, FL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$249,900
12/16/25
3
2
1,296
980 S Mill Ave, Bartow, FL
0.52
Single-Family Home
$235,000
09/02/25
3
2
1,425
464 S 6th Ave, Bartow, FL
0.53
Single-Family Home
$115,900
10/07/25
2
1
1,000
425 E Vine St, Bartow, FL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$392,500
10/03/25
3
2
1,764
930 S Lakeview Ave, Bartow, FL
0.58
Single-Family Home
$235,000
11/05/25
3
2
1,390
655 S 6th Ave, Bartow, FL
0.51
Single-Family Home
$270,000
04/11/26
3
2
1,338
1165 E Church St, Bartow, FL
0.67
Single-Family Home
$180,000
08/26/25
2
1
825

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What Locals Say about Bartow

At least 177 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 41 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 32 % Say there are community events

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  • Hbk Jean
    "Great community and it really feels like home here in Bartow. Great place to visit and raise a family with the small town vibe. "
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  • Holly.cobble
    "family oriented community that feels safe and welcoming with lots of shopping and restaurants in close vacinity. "
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  • Justin Michael
    "It’s a great little town for retirees and small families, there could be a better public transportation system, considering its size and there isn’t enough upkeep on the infrastructure. All and all its nice but needs a lot of work."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has been absolutely amazing. I’ve been here for about 6 years now and I come from a way smaller town so this is perfect."
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  • Cobradc23
    "Very short. Small town, my commute takes about 8 minutes with minimal traffic. SR 60 can be busy in the morning"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lived here 6 years. People speed constantly, area is not safe for children and always have packages stolen and animals randomly running the streets. "
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  • Chad B.
    "Sidewalk is nice, good distance to walk them. Friendly neighbors. Free from trash and debris on the walk"
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  • Thrifting L.
    "it's a very friendly community. we fell in love with the area that we moved here. it's very quiet by the golf course in Bartow"
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  • Lizbeth T.
    "cars tend to go fast down the street so sometimes I worry my dog my get hit again. other people's dogs tend to get out of there gate"
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  • Lee L.
    "I've lived here on and off for 4yrs the area is quite and good friendly people . It's a clean area but is always one r two in the area. Street or in somewhat good. And where I can look through the window and don't see not one other building, well a metal building. Just a part of it."
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  • Josh D.
    "I have no idea I’m not a parent so I wouldn’t even know where to begin to give advice or input on being a parent in this neighborhood but judging from the other parents in the neighborhood they seem to have a pretty good time it’s safe and there is other kids to play with"
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  • Carla A.
    "There are many families in our neighborhood, we have parks and lakes to go walk and take the kids to have a great day."
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  • Gothems A.
    "The traffic is awful. It’s not ideal for a safe driver. A lot of accidents. People don’t really use blinkers. Pedestrians don’t look at the crossing signs and just walk into the road. Would not recommend."
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  • Lee L.
    "this is a good and quiet place where I live. But I want to live I Fort Meade FL.,Found a lot that is big enough for a shipping container home. That is big enough for me and my dog. "
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  • Jebari P.
    "it is important to know that there is alot of things at this one park and you can go fishing,ride bikes,skate boarding ramps,soccer field,basketball field,play ground, and many more and i like it here in bartow,fl"
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  • Barbara P.
    "I don’t know how is the neighborhood , Im just visiting. Is very quiet and bore place.?if you don’t have your family here , will be worse . Nothing to do after the 8 pm."
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  • Stephaniekemp1972
    "Visit my son here often and like the neighborhood really nice people would like less noise and cleaner yards "
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  • Adrieannatheodore
    "Little to no public transportation you will definitely need a vehicle. The intersection of SR98 and SR60 it’s a little dicey."
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  • Trey Talley
    "Great neighbors and it feels like a hometown once you're established. Lived here 2 years now and many of my friends have also moved here because of the access to bigger areas nearby and the great neighborhood."
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  • Asha S.
    "there are many dog owners in this neighborhood. You see people walking dogs all times of the day and night. "
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  • Asha S.
    "There is some access to public transportation but you'd definitely want to own a vehicle or live close to where you work."
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  • Michelle G.
    "I have lived here in Bartow for 4 years. love the shops down town as well as the Antique stores. farmers market and Friday fest every month. the schools are great in the area. private as well as public."
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  • Michelle G.
    "there is always something Going on. Down town has a party in the streets so you can get to know tour neighbors"
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  • Joni K.
    "it's just like any other small town the smaller you are the bigger the town. everyone knows your business and not your name."
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  • Nimkemargaret98
    "I have live in the neighborhood for six year and I feel very safei can walk to the store and back I can talk to my neighbor and if I need help I feel safe to ask the kids play out side all the time"
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